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Three gnomes: one with a purple hat, one with a black hat and a skateboard, and one with an orange and yellow hat standing on a yellow and orange flower. At the bottom of the image is text that says:

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DIY Teens: Battle of the Gnomes!

A teen-only craft project!
2025-12-10 18:00:00 2025-12-10 19:30:00 America/New_York DIY Teens: Battle of the Gnomes! Let's compete to make the best gnomes! The winner will receive bragging rights and a prize. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Wednesday, December 10
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-10 18:00:00 2025-12-10 19:30:00 America/New_York DIY Teens: Battle of the Gnomes! Let's compete to make the best gnomes! The winner will receive bragging rights and a prize. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Let's compete to make the best gnomes! The winner will receive bragging rights and a prize.

Create the best gnome possible to win the Battle of the Gnomes! Make a flower gnome, a goth gnome, whatever kind of gnome you want!

Ages 11-18. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Please reach out to Skie Thorp at kthorp@alexlibraryva.org with questions or concerns.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Teens | Maker | Art & Music |

TAGS: | Teens | Holiday | fantasy | DIY | Crafts | Arts & Craft |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
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Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

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  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: A11, A12, F19
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

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Tue, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outdoors
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Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months! Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits
Wed, Dec 03, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 1.
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Wed, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Dec 04, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 1.
Book a Librarian - Application Assistance
Thu, Dec 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
1000 Books Story Time - A Story Time for ages 2-5
Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5
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Thu, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making items to donate.
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Fri, Dec 05, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 1.
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Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 1.
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Mon, Dec 08, All day
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Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 10:45am
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Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:40am
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Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits
Wed, Dec 10, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 1.
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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DIY Teens: Battle of the Gnomes! - A teen-only craft project!
Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Let's compete to make the best gnomes! The winner will receive bragging rights and a prize.
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